The chemical name for the alcohol we consume is ethanol. Several processes can metabolize ethanol, but two enzymes break down the majority in a two-step

The ADH1B and ADH1C genes encode two members of the alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) family – the enzyme responsible for the conversion of ethanol to acetaldehyde (first step of alcohol

This simple genetic analysis can explain why affected individuals suffer from unpleasant side effects even after consuming only a small quantity of alcohol. It is